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Thursday, June 18, 2009

That song is almost older than I am (I was one year old when it was released in 1958), yet when I see these Asiatic lilies blooming in my garden, its tune runs through my mind every time.

I promised to post photos when these were in full bloom, but I couldn't wait that long. There are several more set to open up soon, but already they're thrilling me. I just may love this Asiatic lily best of all.

'Lollipop'

There are other Asiatic lilies that have opened, too.

These three blooms are all 'Elodie', a double Asiatic. Usually, they all look like the softer shade of pink, but I like the darker one better, I think.

This orange was sent as a replacement for 'Italia' when Breck's ran out of it before filling my order. I wasn't happy, because in my opinion, 'Italia' is much prettier. I later reordered 'Italia' when it was promised to be back in stock and it will bloom later.

'Matrix' is just plain gaudy. It's an amazing lily though. When I walk by it, I can't stop looking at it, in awe of its gaudiness.

There will be other Asiatic lilies blooming later, and they're quite lovely, but I'm not sure any of them will capture my attention quite like 'Lollipop.'

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Hi Kylee, Lollipop!!! What a great song, I am a little older than you and remember it playing on the radio, positively infectious! Don't you love the hairdos, dresses, makeup, etc. of that era? Too cool for school. Now on to the lilies, funny how you have caught up to us southerners, our Lollipop is blooming too, but I don't remember planting it. Daughter Semi has it, she must have given me some and I didn't write it down. I know, incredible, but true. Your Matrix is a dream, that goes on the wish list, gaudyRus. :-)Frances

Pretty funny Kylee...now I will be singing Lollipop all day long!!! You win, good one. (like Andy Williams with the 'pop') Your lilies are beautiful. I also like the Matrix and the Elodie...it is fun to have a little variety in the bloom. And of course the Lollipop rocks!

Lollipop is a beautiful lily...and very eye catching. I haven't any asiatics, just orientals and orienpets...I go for fragrance, but I can see I am short changing the garden by not planting beauties like Lollipop. gail

I can see why you're so smitten with these "Lollipos," Kylee; they are beauties! Like Frances, I'm a little older than you and do remember this song. I think I would be singing it every time I walked through your lovely plantings of lilies.

Great photos!! I purchased my first asiatic lily this year, and I have a silly question - what do I do (if anything) when it's done blooming? Just leave it be? Prune it? Thanks to anyone who can educate me! :)

I have a thing for species lilies, or species lookalikes, ones with dangling or outward-facing blooms. I am especially fond of the martagon types, which are blooming now here in my Zone 5 garden. Thanks for the visit.

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